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Apartments for Rent in Carbondale, IL under $800

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  • Rent specials 5 units available
    Studio $450
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    Campus Edge Apts

    4.0 (8)
    820 W Freeman St, Carbondale, IL 62901
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 7 units available
    Studio $460
    1 bd $690
    Base rent
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    Saluki Apartments

    4.0 (19)
    405 E College St, Carbondale, IL 62901
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials 6 units available
    Studio $495
    1 bd $735
    Base rent
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    The Metropolitan

    4.0 (8)
    600 W Mill St, Carbondale, IL 62901
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $655
    Base rent
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    Saint Germain Square

    3.5 (5)
    516 South Rawlings St, Carbondale, IL 62901
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 2 bd $769
    3 bd $620
    4 bd $440
    Base rent
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    Storyboard At SIU

    710 S. Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
    Fitness center • Washer/Dryer • Hardwood Floors
  • 5-0-city

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When were prices and availability in Carbondale, IL last updated?

Prices and availability in Carbondale, IL were last updated on 23 Aug 2026.

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What type of rental buildings are in Carbondale, IL?

In Carbondale, 74% of the residents are renting compared to 26% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 9% of Carbondale's rentals, 70% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 17% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in Carbondale, IL under $800

There’s more than one way to spend $800 on rent in Carbondale, IL, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $800 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $800 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Carbondale, IL. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 5 apartments for rent below $800 in Carbondale, IL for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.